As we have all experienced, “here today, gone tomorrow!” What is relevant today may be quite different tomorrow. Get your journal out and spend some time in both reflection and forward-planning. As a leader, it’s important not just to respond to change, but also to be able to anticipate it.

What’s going on in your industry and/or organization that has significant implications for your future viability and success?

What’s going on in your personal life that has significant implications for your future success and satisfaction?

What could you be doing to become more aware of the things going on around you, in both your personal and professional lives?

What steps could you take today to better position yourself for changes you anticipate as a result of this exercise?